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Retirement community in Biloxi, Mississippi

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Biloxi, Mississippi Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Biloxi, Mississippi at a Glance

Median Home Price
$196,600
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security and retirement income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
41°F
Cost of Living Index
87.3 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
76 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Biloxi, Mississippi, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
87.3 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$55,775High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Biloxi's cost of living is 12.700000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$196,600High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,007High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
49.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Biloxi using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$426

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$478

Median home price used: $196,600

Median rent reference: $1,007 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
95.8 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
95.8 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
66.7 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Biloxi scores 95.8 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
60 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and retirement income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Mississippi has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
89°FLow confidence
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020 · Updated March 2026
Avg January Low
41°FLow confidence
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020 · Updated March 2026
Annual Precipitation
65"Low confidence
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020 · Updated March 2026
Sunny Days / Year
210 daysLow confidence
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020 · Updated March 2026

With 210 sunny days a year and an average January low of 41°F, Biloxi offers a mild winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
71.4 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
84.7 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.4 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
49,141High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
36.7High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
15.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
15.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
65.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
20.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
3.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Biloxi

What is the cost of living in Biloxi, Mississippi for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 87, roughly 13% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $196,600.

Does Mississippi tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Mississippi residents: State income tax; Social Security and retirement income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Biloxi, Mississippi?▾

Biloxi, Mississippi has January average low around 41°F, July average high around 89°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Biloxi, Mississippi?▾

Biloxi scores 96/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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